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First called the Triple Entente, it contained France, Britain, and Russia. Later, the United States, Japan, and Italy entered and it was changed to the Allies
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Along with his wife, he was assassinated in Bosnia by Serbia nationalist. This started World War I.
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First called the Axis Powers, consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. Later, the Ottoman Empire joined (Aug. 2, 1914), and along with Germany and Austria-Hugary, they became the Central Powers.
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Britain's declaration of war against Germany
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At 2:10 in the afternoon, German U-Boats launched attack on the ship killing 1,119, including 114 Americans. The ship sank in only 18 minutes. The attack caused American outrage and led to the United States entering the war.
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German U-Boat launches attack killing 44 people, along with 2 Americans.
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German U-Boat accidentally torpedoes French liner Sussex, mistaking it to be a minelayer. There were 80 casualties including 25 dead Americans.
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One of the largest battles of WWI. Fought near the Somme River in France. On the first day, Britain lost 57,000 men. By the end of the battle on November 1, 1918, the Allies will have lost 1.5 million soldiers.
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Germany proposes military alliance to Mexico and promises to help Mexico regain land back lost in the Mexican-American War. America intercepts the telegram and enters WWI.
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Nation's first propaganda agency created with the intention of spreading patriotism and pro-war antics. Paintings, poems, leaflets, and speeches were being spread around America.
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Espionage was passed April of 1917, and the sedition acts may 1918. this allowed the government to fine someone speaking out against the war up to $10,000 or incarcerate them for 20 years.
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Enables the government to impose a military draft
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A system in which multiple merchant ships sail together to avoid attacks and ensure mutual safety and protection
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Established in 1917 and reorganized in 1918. Helped reduce waaste, improve efficiency, and regulate prices. The WIB increased production by 20%.
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Under Hoover, Wlson sets up administration to reduce the amount of food consumed to increase food for the troops. Instead of rationing food, Wlison called for "wheatless", "porkless", "sweetless", etc. days of the week. The efforts worked; food sent to the troops was tripled.
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Established by President Wilson in 1918. Enforrced child labor laws and gave unruly workers the "work or fight" choice, meaning if they refuse to abide by conduct, they cannot have a draft exemption.
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Last major German offense on the Western front during WWI. Ended on August 6,1918.
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In the Armistice of Villa Giusti, Austria-Hungary surrenders to Italian forces in Northern Italy, right outside of Padua.
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Weimar Republic or German Reich. In power from 1919 to 1933, then the Nazis took over.
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Germany agrees to cease fire and armistice on November 11,1918.
